The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:20
From the above, we see three general abilities in G-dliness. 1. The Ohr Ein Sof (The Infinite Light) represents the general ability for infinite Divine revelation. 2. The Tzimtzum and Reshimu (Restraint and Impression)...
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The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:21
These three abilities correspond to the three Divine attributes which are mentioned three time daily in the first blessing of the Amidah prayer; HaGadol, HaGibor V’HaNorah (The Great, The Mighty and The Awesome) “The...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:22
Before we continue explaining the creation process we must first introduce the concept of the Sefirot. Everything in existence contains certain qualities that give it characteristics which distinguish it from others. Every person possesses...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:23
The first set of Sefirot is called The Three Upper Sefirot. This is because they correspond to the intellectual faculties. They are also called Mochin (Brains). They are: 1) Keter (Crown), which corresponds to...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:24
The next set of sefirot is called The Seven Lower Sefirot, and corresponds to the emotions (Midot). They are: 1) Chesed (Kindness), which is the quality of giving and revealing to others. 2) ...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:25
We will now explain the next step in the process of revelation and creation, the realm of desire (Keter). As explained above, the Kav HaMidah (The Measuring line), is similar to the assessment that...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:26
From the Kav HaMidah (The Measuring Line), which, in a person, is the slight extension from the Reshimu (Impression)of his soul, a general desire that includes his entire life is revealed. This general desire...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:27
From the above we understood that the Kav (line) draws the inner desire from the heyulie of the self into revelation. This primal desire encompasses the entire Creation and includes all the particular desires...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:28
Now, the Ratzon HaKadoom includes ten general sefirot within itself, like concentric circles. For this reason it is also called, “The First Circle” (Igul HaRishon). This first circle is the primal desire for pleasure...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 1:29
From the last circle of the Ratzon HaKadoom (Primal Desire), which is the primal desire for action, the Ratzon L’ratzon (theDesire for the Desire), comes into being. This is to say that the primal...
